Manhattan Bridges High School (02M542)

525 West 50Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-757-5274
Email: glock@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:20am - 03:10pm
Principal: George Lock
School Website: https://sites.google.com/manhattanbridgeshs.org/mbhs/home
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/39790
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/02M542/HS/
Subway: C, E to 50th St
Bus: M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, M57
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About

We are a college prep school founded on the belief that mastery of communication skills in both English and a students' home language is key to realizing a student's potential in a multicultural society. We are committed to assisting students in maintaining the richness of their home language and culture and celebrating their individual differences, while providing them with a sense of place in their community and society as a whole. Our mission is to ensure that students develop the bilingual speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills designed to prepare them for higher education and the work force. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Academy of Engineering, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Students can earn the NYSED Seal of Biliteracy Transitional Bilingual and Dual Language, that support English Language Learners, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PROGRAMS Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish, Diploma Endorsements Available

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
Other Sports
JV Boys Basketball, Varsity Boys Basketball, Boys Volleyball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Tennis, Bowling, Handball
Activities
Chess Club, Robotics Club, Gaming Club, Ping Pong Club, Creative Writing Club, "You Go Girl" Club, Green Team Club, Journalism, Student Government, Running Club, Travel Club, MOUSE Squad, Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, Architecture Design, NYPD Explorers, Cornell University Hydroponics & Aquaponics, Internships, Community Service Hours, Game Design, Web Design, Theater, Music Program
Programs
Academy of Computer Science and Graphic Design (Bilingual)(M57B)
Computer Science & Technology, Visual Art & Design

This program prepares students to apply computer science and design of digital media in any career. This academy provides an advanced series of coursework, including Adobe Suite and Advanced Placement Computer Science. Successful completion of the program leads to the Adobe Certification. Students participate in internships, Hackathons, visits to tech companies, coding workshops, mentorships, and college credit-bearing courses. Students may be able to complete coursework in Cyber Security.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked based on English proficiency and/or their home language, as well as academic performance. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Bilingual Spanish Pre-Engineering(M57C)
Engineering

This NAF academy uses the Project Leads the Way (PLTW) curriculum, and offers a strong foundation in applied math and science, training in the field of engineering, senior internships, and possible opportunities to take AP and credit-bearing college courses. Successful completion of program could lead to Autodesk Inventor and Revit User and Professional certifications. Successful completion of program could lead to nine college credits from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked based on English proficiency and/or their home language, as well as academic performance. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Dual Language Spanish Pre-Engineering(M57D)
Engineering

This NAF academy uses the Project Leads the Way (PLTW) curriculum, and offers a strong foundation in applied math and science, training in the field of engineering, senior internships, and possible opportunities to take AP and credit-bearing college courses. Successful completion of program could lead to Autodesk Inventor and Revit User and Professional certifications. Successful completion of program could lead to nine college credits from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked based on English proficiency and/or their home language, as well as academic performance. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Academy of Computer Science and Graphic Design (Dual Language)(M57E)
Computer Science & Technology, Visual Art & Design

This program prepares students to apply computer science and design of digital media in any career. This academy provides an advanced series of coursework, including Adobe Suite and Advanced Placement Computer Science. Successful completion of the program leads to the Adobe Certification. Students participate in internships, Hackathons, visits to tech companies, coding workshops, mentorships, and college credit-bearing courses. Students may be able to complete coursework in Cyber Security.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked based on English proficiency and/or their home language, as well as academic performance. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
458
485
    Grade 12 Students
102
81
    Grade 11 Students
113
139
    Grade 10 Students
128
109
    Grade 9 Students
115
156
Avg. Class Size
21.6
Complaints / Suspensions
8 / 22
7 / 6
Attendance %
90%
87%
Graduation %
92%
95%
College %
88%
80%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
616 (162) / 172
115
654 / 135
122
Academy of Computer Science and Graphic Design (Bilingual) (M57B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

88 / 50 (1.76)
5 / 14 (0.36)
Offers - Waitlist
Academy of Computer Science and Graphic Design (Dual Language) (M57E)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

61 / 31 (1.97)
5 / 9 (0.56)
Offers - Waitlist
Bilingual Spanish Pre-Engineering (M57C)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

38 / 27 (1.41)
2 / 7 (0.29)
Offers - Waitlist
Dual Language Spanish Pre-Engineering (M57D)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

32 / 27 (1.19)
1 / 7 (0.14)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 68% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.00%
Academic Engagement 
  71.58%
Safety 
  83.78%
Bully Prevention 
  80.13%
Inclusivity 
  89.70%
Mental Support 
  78.50%
Environment 
  75.55%
Post-School Support 
  88.78%
Teacher Responses - 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  92.00%
School Satisfaction 
  92.67%
Student Behavior 
  83.33%
Student Support 
  92.00%
School Leadership 
  92.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.20%
Instructional Development 
  87.65%
Post-School Support 
  95.75%
Family Responses - 31% responded
Education 
  93.13%
Teacher Support 
  87.33%
Safety 
  95.67%
School Community 
  87.78%
School Leadership 
  95.64%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  95.40%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  64
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  65
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  99.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  465
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  456
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.40%
4-Year College 42.00%
Public Service 0.90%
Unknown 35.70%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 54.60%
Female 45.40%
English Language Learners:
  38.20%
Students with IEPs:
  10.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  92.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Black 0.20%
Hispanic 99.60%
Other 0.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 57.60%
White 24.20%
Other 18.20%
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